Information for Carers

WELCOME PACK

The Welcome pack contains information about all of the services that we offer to support carers. If you are a new carer, you should receive your welcome pack either by email or in the post. Please let us know if you think you should have received one but it hasn't yet arrived.

CARING NEWS

Download the Autumn 2020 Caring News here

Download the Summer (Covid update) 2020 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2020 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2019 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2019 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2019 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2018 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2018 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2018 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2017 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2017 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2017 Caring News here

FACTSHEETS FOR CARERS

Factsheet: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Factsheet

Factsheet:Personal Independence Payment (PIP) leaflet for carers

Factsheet: Well-being for Carers

Factsheet: Beating Isolation

Factsheet: Hospital Discharge

Factsheet: Sharing Information

Factsheet: Palliative Care

Please click above to download resources. If you would like to talk to someone about your caring role please call our helpline on 0300 012 4272.

Latest

Families and Dementia: Coping with Christmas and Covid
Introduction to Mindfulness and Relaxation for Carers

This upbeat and interactive session will introduce and explore some simple ideas around mindfulness, gratitude, and relaxation.
Creative Writing Session

Creative writing is a wonderfully enjoyable and fulfilling activity, helping us exercise self-care while having fun with words.
Carers Rights Day 2020

Carers Rights Day is on the 26th November. This year's theme is 'Know Your Rights'.

Carers Rights Day 2020

Carers Rights Day is on the 26th November. This year's theme is 'Know Your Rights'.
Coronavirus Update

Updated information about Coronavirus and any advice for carers
Events Calendar

We have a wide range of great events for carers which include both online and face-to-face sessions.
Fundraise for us

As a charity we rely on the financial support of the community to be able to provide services that Worcestershire unpaid carers need. There are a number of ways in which you can support us, through fundraising events, legacies and donations
Are you a carer?

There are an estimated 63,000 unpaid adult carers in the county but only 11,000 are known to the Worcestershire Association of Carers. Many of the missing 52,000 people don’t recognise themselves as carers and this seems to be the major problem. Even if a person has a relationship with the person they help, they are still entitled to support.
Volunteer for us

Our volunteers are an integral part of the WAC team. As the first organisation in the county to achieve the gold standard "Investing in Volunteers" award we offer tailor made volunteer programmes to suit your needs.
Worcestershire Integrated Carers Hub

We have been commissioned by the Worcestershire County Council and the three Clinical Commissioning groups to provide a "one stop" carers hub for the unpaid carers of Worcestershire.

Carer support groups
Work for us

Click to check on our latest vacancies.
Events Calendar

We have a wide range of great events for carers which include both online and face-to-face sessions.
Worcestershire Integrated Carers Hub
Carers Hub and Helpline

Call the carers Hub helpline on 0300 012 4272 if you need support with your caring role. We will be able to direct you to the most appropriate support and if appropriate put you in touch with our carer pathway advisors.
Working For Carers

Working for Carers is a membership and accreditation scheme for employers.
What we aim to achieve
Am I a carer?

Do you help to look after someone a few hours a week (or more) that relies on you for emotional, medical, personal or physical care or help with domestic tasks? You could be a carer and would possibly benefit from the support of Worcestershire Integrated Carers Hub. CALL OUR HELPLINE ON 0300 012 4272.
About Us
Emergency planning

What happens if the person you care for is taken ill? Have you considered a contingency plan? You can find information here about WAC schemes such as the Carers Emergency Card and NHS and Social Care Emergency Services.